Tour to Santa Cruz de Mompox Historic Colonial

$ 217.55

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Duration

3 days and 2 nights

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before the trip

Language

Español / Inglés / Italiano

Min. Passengers

2 passengers

Accommodated included

Santa Cruz de Mompox Historic Colonial

Santa Cruz de Mompox, is a magical city located in the center of the geography of the department of Bolívar - Colombia, declared a national heritage in 1959 and, later, declared a historical and cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 1995. This jewel of the Colonial architecture, was founded in 1537 by the Spanish Alonso de Heredia in the lands of the cacique Mompoj, converted, due to its strategic geographical location, into the main river port on the Caribbean coast and the hub of commerce in the new Granada. Its immediacy with the Rio Grande de la Magdalena, meant the control of the monopoly of river transport, the accumulation of great fortunes through legal and illegal trade, and a determining role during the period of independence.

Mompox, is characterized by its exquisite colonial architecture, by the hospitality of its people, by the conservation of its customs and traditions, by the preservation of its arts and crafts, by its varied gastronomy and by the magic that surrounds each corner full of history. And beauty.

If you want to know more about our history, we invite you to experience Santa Cruz de Mompox.

Live the magic of the best heritage town in Colombia!

Before traveling to Mompox, Santa Cruz de Mompox or Mompós, you should know that this city was founded in 1537, and that it was the first town of the Viceroyalty of the New Kingdom of Granada to give the cry of absolute Independence from Spain.

Mompox is located in the department of Bolívar, on Margarita Island, 6 hours from Cartagena and on the banks of the Magdalena River. A faithful exponent of magical realism that remains aloof from the great advances of modernity.

Departure place

your Accommodation in the city of Mompox

Itinerary

Day 1

Walking tour "Historic and colonial Mompox",

begins with an introduction to geographically locate

people and then tell a bit of local history; then the sites of interest are visited in ascending order, such as

Plaza de la Libertad, Church of San Francisco, house of Candelario Obeso (Black Poet), Plaza de la Concepción, Piedra

de Bolívar, House of the Angels, Minor Basilica of the Holy Christ, House of Culture, Portales de la Marquesa, church

Santa Bárbara, Casa del te Deum, Plaza de Santo Domingo; Colegio Nacional Pinillos (formerly Colegio

Universidad San Pedro Apóstol), the municipal cemetery.

Day 2

Filigree Route and Route "Elements of Momposina Architecture":

Guided visit to filigree workshops where the elaboration of jewels made in

that technique and where people can interact with the materials.

Specialized tour to know the elements of the

Colonial architecture Momposina. Accompanied by a Professional Guide you can discover and learn Architecture

Colonial Momposina, its elements and characteristics, its iconography, the traditional construction materials, the

coffered ceilings, the styles that characterize this city and its urban forms.

Day 3

River Tour to the Pijiño swamp or through the Mompox arm,

The duration is 3 hours. On board a Fiberglass Canoe you will be able to see the varied species of birds and ichthyological species

of the Momposina Depression. It will be a relaxing and learning ecotourism experience.

Includes

Professional guide
Biosafety Kit
hydration

Not included

Unspecified services

Activities

Gastronomy (included)
Natural areas visits (included)
Routes in other vehicles (included)
Cultural visits (included)
Guided visits (included)
Historical visits (included)

Notes

: Sunscreen, comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, hat or cap, repellent.

Accommodation

Hotel

Mompox

Santa Cruz de Mompox, declared a National Monument and World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is a cultural and historical gem in the middle of the Magdalena River delta. Large colonial houses, numerous churches, a cemetery of great value, squares, a lot of tradition and the nearby Ciénaga de Pijiño with its diversity of birds, make this place a real experience.